Allen's Dodge Dealership and Ambulance Service on Minnesota Street (renamed 123rd Street West) Savage Minnesota was established at the same location in 1915. When owner Ed Allen retired in 1973, he sold the business, which became Southside Dodge. A portion of the original building remains in use as McHale Auto Body. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
The original St. James Lutheran Church (1944-1963) became the American Legion Club after the church relocated to Burnsville, Minnesota in 1963. It was located on what is now 124th Street, Savage Minnesota.
The gas station, which became known as Mr. B's Car Wash, and the Metcalf Junior High School at the corner of Highway 13 and County Road 30 in Burnsville.
Beaver Mountain Water Slide a popular summer attraction at 15100 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville, Minnesota included five water slides, a children's pool area and miniature golf. The building still stands as the Zombie Boardshop.
Beaver Mountain Water Slide a popular summer attraction at 15100 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville, Minnesota included five water slides, a children's pool area and miniature golf. The building still stands as the Zombie Boardshop.
Beaver Mountain Water Slide a popular summer attraction at 15100 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville, Minnesota included five water slides, a children's pool area and miniature golf. The building still stands as the Zombie Boardshop.
Beaver Mountain Water Slide a popular summer attraction at 15100 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville, Minnesota included five water slides, a children's pool area and miniature golf. The building still stands as the Zombie Boardshop.
Beaver Mountain Water Slide a popular summer attraction at 15100 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville, Minnesota included five water slides, a children's pool area and miniature golf. The building still stands as the Zombie Boardshop.
Beaver Mountain Water Slide a popular summer attraction at 15100 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville, Minnesota included five water slides, a children's pool area and miniature golf. The building still stands as the Zombie Boardshop.
Beaver Mountain Water Slide a popular summer attraction at 15100 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville, Minnesota included five water slides, a children's pool area and miniature golf. The building still stands as the Zombie Boardshop.
Beaver Mountain Water Slide a popular summer attraction at 15100 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville, Minnesota included five water slides, a children's pool area and miniature golf. The building still stands as the Zombie Boardshop.
An unidentified boy in front of what is likely the oldest building in Savage, Minnesota. Originally the Berrisford Store moved from Burnsville to Savage in 1904 it became Garvey's Store. In 1969 Jens Bohn opened the Razors Edge Barbershop, which remained open until his death in 2018.
Burnsville Township, Burnsville Minnesota, leased its first police car in 1964 from Allen's Dodge, Savage, Minnesota for $139 a month. Shown - Patrolman Ken Day and Mayor Roger Richardson.
The Campbell House, between 1900 and 1963, was known as: The Boarding House, Campbell House, McDonnell's Hotel, and Green Hotel. In 1963 it was burnt by the fire department and became the site of the Mark Egan gas station. Later the Dan Patch Inn, now the Quality Inn, was built on the site on Highway 13, Savage Minnesota.
The original Cedar Avenue Bridge, Eagan Minnesota was constructed in 1890 and connected Dakota and Hennepin Counties over the Minnesota River. The Dakota County portion of the bridge was removed upon the completion of the new bridge in 1980.
The original Cedar Avenue Bridge, Eagan Minnesota was constructed in 1890 and connected Dakota and Hennepin Counties over the Minnesota River. The Dakota County portion of the bridge was removed upon the completion of the new bridge in 1980.
The Cedar Avenue Bridge, Eagan Minnesota was constructed in 1890 and connected Dakota and Hennepin Counties over the Minnesota River. The Dakota County portion of the bridge was removed upon the completion of the new bridge in 1980. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
The new Cedar Avenue Bridge Eagan, Minnesota was constructed in 1980 and replaced the 1890 bridge connecting Dakota and Hennepin County between Eagan and Bloomington.
Construction began in 1965 for the Cedarvale Mall, Highway 13, Eagan, Minnesota's first major shopping center, which was enclosed. Included were a grocery, drug, hardware, shoe repair, clothing and specialty shops. In 2008 the mall was torn down and replaced by Twin Cities Premium Outlets.
Construction began in 1965 for the Cedarvale Mall, Highway 13, Eagan, Minnesota's first major shopping center, which was enclosed. Included were a grocery, drug, hardware, shoe repair, clothing and specialty shops. In 2008 the mall was torn down and replaced by Twin Cities Premium Outlets.
Construction began in 1965 for the Cedarvale Mall, Highway 13, Eagan, Minnesota's first major shopping center, which was enclosed. Included were a grocery, drug, hardware, shoe repair, clothing and specialty shops. In 2008 the mall was torn down and replaced by Twin Cities Premium Outlets.
Construction began in 1965 for the Cedarvale Mall, Highway 13, Eagan, Minnesota's first major shopping center, which was enclosed. Included were a grocery, drug, hardware, shoe repair, clothing and specialty shops. In 2008 the mall was torn down and replaced by Twin Cities Premium Outlets.
The Credit River Hall, Credit River Township, Minnesota. One of two buildings (the other the general store) were across the street from each other located South of Cleary Lake, on Texas Avenue (County Road 27) and Credit River Boulevard (190th Street East).
The Credit River Store, Credit River Township, Minnesota. One of two buildings (the other the Credit River Hall) were across the street from each other located South of Cleary Lake, on Texas Ave. (County Road 27) and Credit River Blvd. (190th Street. East).
The Credit River Store, Credit River Township, Minnesota. One of two buildings (the other the Credit River Hall) were across the street from each other located South of Cleary Lake, on Texas Ave. (County Road 27) and Credit River Blvd. (190th Street East).
Exterior view of the Cuckoo Clock located at 12111 12th Avenue South in Burnsville, Minnesota which opened in 1970 became Inn and Out and most recently the Canton, which closed in 2022.
Before Dakota County communities, including Eagan, Minnesota, had a library of its own, residents received library services from the bookmobile shown at the Cedarvale Shopping Center.
Dan Patch Bowling Lanes, Ottawa Avenue, Savage, Minnesota opened its doors in 1956 and closed in 2007. This is now the site of Guild Residential Treatment Services.
The Dan Patch Bar and Lounge/Municipal Liquor Store was located at the corner of Vine and Minnesota Streets (now Ottawa Avenue and 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota. It was torn down in 1999 and is the site of the relocated historic Savage Depot.
The Dan Patch Bar and Lounge/Municipal Liquor Store was located at the corner of Vine and Minnesota Streets (now Ottawa Avenue and 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota. It was torn down in 1999 and is the site of the relocated historic Savage Depot.
The Dan Patch Bar and Lounge/Municipal Liquor Store was located at the corner of Vine and Minnesota Streets (now Ottawa Avenue and 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota. It was torn down in 1999 and is of the relocated historic Savage Depot.
The Dan Patch Bar and Lounge/Municipal Liquor Store was located at the corner of Vine and Minnesota Streets (now Ottawa Avenue and 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota. It was torn down in 1999 and is the site of the relocated historic Savage Depot.
The Dan Patch Bar and Lounge/Municipal Liquor Store was located at the corner of Vine and Minnesota Streets (now Ottawa Avenue and 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota. It was torn down in 1999 and is of the relocated historic Savage Depot.
Diamondhead Mall, Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota opened in 1974 with 28 stores. After the mall closed in 1998 School District 191 purchased the building.
Businesses on Minnesota Street (renamed 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota included Donut Paradise and Dr. Ronald Yee's Family Dental housed in the historic Kaufenberg Bar.
Eagan Minnesota's first fire station, built in 1963 still stands on Rahn Road and was sold in 2018 after the city built a new station as a replacement.
The Brookside Tavern, a Restaurant and Bar was located at 21 Minnesota Street, Savage Minnesota. For a few years it was Lee's and then Earl and Dorothy's (McQuiston) and in 1980 it returned to the Brookside Tavern name. Now the Buffalo Tap, it is the same building and location 4990 123rd Street West, Savage Minnesota. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
First known as Herbie Pilger's Bar and Restaurant, located on Highway 13 between Burnsville and Savage Minnesota, it became the Eldorado, after Pilger's sale of the business.
Originally owned by Frank Klingelhut and then Jens Caspersen, the Embassy Bar and Restaurant (usually referrred to as Jens Embassy) was located at Interstate 35W and Embassy Road, Burnsville Minnesota. After being sold in 1972, it became Minotti's and finally the Corner House restaurant, which burnt in 1977. Burnsville Volkswagen was built on this site, which in 2021 is vacant. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Originally owned by Frank Klingelhut and then Jens Caspersen, the Embassy Bar and Restaurant (usually referrred to as Jens Embassy) was located at Interstate 35W and Embassy Road, Burnsville Minnesota. After being sold in 1972, it became Minotti's and finally the Corner House restaurant, which burnt in 1977. Burnsville Volkswagen was built on this site, which in 2021 is vacant. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Originally owned by Frank Klingelhut and then Jens Caspersen, the Embassy Bar and Restaurant (usually referrred to as Jens Embassy) was located at Interstate 35W and Embassy Road, Burnsville Minnesota. After being sold in 1972, it became Minotti's and finally the Corner House restaurant, which burnt in 1977. Burnsville Volkswagen was built on this site, which in 2021 is vacant. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
The Evergreen Restaurant, originally built in 1969 as Taco Towne, on the site of the Savage VFW and Vine Street Bar, this restaurant next became the Hamilton, then the Evergreen and in 2022 El Loro at 4749 Highway 13 West, Savage Minnesota.